Early Origins of the Schaever family

The surname Schaever was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Schaever family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schaever research.Another 269 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1813, 1787, 1425, 1503, 1451, 1624 and 1677 are included under the topic Early Schaever History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Early Notables of the Schaever family (pre 1700)

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Schaever were Peter Schöffer (c.1425-c.1503), an early German printer, and worked as a manuscript copyist in 1451; Angelus Silesius or Johann Angelus... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schaever Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Schaever family to the New World and Oceana

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andreas Schaeffer, who emigrated with his family to England or America in 1709; and Hans Georg Schafer came to Carolina or Pennsylvania in 1709; John Shaver came to Nova Scotia in 1760.